Transit visa · New Zealand to China

G Visa - Transit Visa

Embassy required

• Maximum stay: 7 days
• Processing time: 4 business days
• Fee: $30 USD (varies by nationality; US: $185)
• Validity: Single or double entry: 3 months
• Entry: Single entry

Eligibility

• Nationality

  Required for nationals not eligible for 240-hour visa-free transit or who do not meet visa-free transit conditions

• Purpose of visit

  Transit through China to a third country or region

  Includes

  • Transit to third country/region

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

• Photo

  Count: 1; Specifications: Color photo, 33mm x 48mm, white background, bare-head, full face, taken within past 6 months

• Flight reservation

  Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.

  Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No

• Application form

  Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

  Form name: Chinese Online Visa Application (COVA); Form url: https://cova.cs.mfa.gov.cn

How to apply

1. Online application

   Fill in COVA form selecting G visa.

2. Document submission

   Submit passport, form, photo, and confirmed onward ticket at CVASC or Embassy/Consulate.

3. Fee payment

   Pay applicable visa fee.

4. Processing wait

   Standard: 4 business days.

5. Visa collection

   Collect passport with G visa.

This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.